Welcome back, J.J. McCarthy. And welcome back to the end zone, Justin Jefferson. In his return to action after a six-week absence with a high ankle sprain, McCarthy's first drive ended with Jefferson making an outstanding one-handed reception for a 10-yard touchdown on Sunday in Detroit.
JJ McCarthy has barely been fit to begin his NFL career. After suffering a torn right meniscus in the preseason last year, he missed his entire rookie campaign.
It's now official: The Vikings will have both starting offensive tackles, Christian Darrisaw and Brian O'Neill, for today's game against the Lions. What's more is that outside linebacker Andrew Van Ginkel is active after being listed as questionable on Friday's injury report with a neck injury that has kept him out of action since Week 3.
Vikings fans hoping for a splashy Kirk Cousins reunion may want to temper expectations. After a rough cameo with Atlanta and chatter that Minnesota is the only logical landing spot, the Falcons have not shown interest in moving him, and any deal would collide with each team’s need for a reliable veteran behind its starter.
The NFL trade deadline looms in early November, and several teams with seller profiles have emerged. Here are the top candidates to be traded before that point.
Michigan. Tom Brady. Vikings. Lions. Who's got it better than J.J. McCarthy? It's Week 9 of the NFL season and McCarthy will make his return to the field
According to Adam Schefter, league sources believe the Vikings could still be looking to trade for a veteran quarterback before Tuesday’s trade deadline. Schefter explains that Minnesota wanted some experience in the quarterback room this year to complement QB J.J.
Vikings quarterback J.J. McCarthy is returning today, and he should have both his offensive tackles protecting him. Although Vikings left tackle Christian Darrisaw and right tackle Brian O’Neill are both listed as questionable with knee injuries, both are expected to play, according to Adam Schefter of ESPN.
The Minnesota Vikings might finally get their bookends back. Offensive tackles Christian Darrisaw and Brian O’Neill are expected to play Sunday against the Detroit Lions despite both being listed as questionable, per Brian Schefter on X, formerly Twitter, and Kevin O’Connell’s optimistic read heading into the weekend. Minnesota needs them.
With the month of September in the books, both the top college prospects and 2026 NFL draft order are coming into focus. Here's a look at our latest first-round NFL mock draft as of October 13, 2025.
The Minnesota Vikings have a chance to reach a .500 record on Sunday, but only if they march into Detroit’s home field and steal the victory from the Lions, a team they haven’t beaten in five consecutive attempts.
The Minnesota Vikings could still trade for a quarterback before Tuesday's NFL trade deadline. That's according to ESPN insider Adam Schefter, whose sources believe the Vikings could enter the trade market to pick up an experienced backup QB after losing Carson Wentz for the season to a serious shoulder injury.
The Detroit Lions welcome the Minnesota Vikings to Ford Field on Sunday at 1 p.m. EST, and there’s plenty on the line for both NFC North rivals. Detroit comes into this matchup well-rested after their bye week, sitting at 5-2 and just a half-game behind Green Bay in the division. For Minnesota, this game feels like a must-win.
On Wednesday, the Vikings added veteran quarterback John Wolford to the practice squad. On Saturday, the Vikings did not elevate him to the active roster.
As the Minnesota Vikings get ready for their Week 9 matchup with the Detroit Lions, the team has activated cornerback Fabian Moreau and tight end Nick Vannett from the practice squad to the active roster, per ESPN’s Adam Schefter.
The Vikings have elevated cornerback Fabian Moreau and tight end Nick Vannet from the practice squad to the active roster ahead of Sunday's game against the Lions.
The Vikings announced that for Week 9, they will be elevating CB Fabian Moreau and TE Nick Vannett. Moreau, 31, is a former third-round pick of Washington back in 2017.
Minnesota Vikings edge rusher Dallas Turner hasn't been the most consistent during his second season. The 17th overall pick has been heavily criticized for his lack of production to start his career, especially since the Vikings gave up three draft picks to move up from 23 to 17 to select him.
Completing one of the more stunning first halves in recent NFL history, the Indianapolis Colts enter Week 9 an NFL-best 7-1. Their offense has rolled to a historic modern-era point, scoring more points through eight games than any post-merger team in franchise history.
The Minnesota Vikings have a question mark at the quarterback position, and they could turn an old friend in Kirk Cousins to help keep their season afloat.
Fantasy football is all about avoiding land mines in the tough matchups. Looking ahead to NFL Week 9, let's break down some players who could disappoint based on their matchups.
O'Connell has received criticism for allowing Wentz to take numerous unnecessary hits as Wentz played with a left shoulder injury during the club's 37-10 defeat at the Los Angeles Chargers back on Oct. 23.
The Minnesota Vikings announced they have released S K’Von Wallace from the practice squad, creating a space on the unit. Wallace, 28, is a former fourth-round pick by the Eagles in the 2020 NFL Draft out of Clemson.
While Carson Wentz's injury update could force the Vikings to peruse the quarterback trade market, they might want to think twice before making a deal.